EP3312687B1 - Système d'entrée/sortie (e/s) sur machine comportant des connexions modulaires - Google Patents

Système d'entrée/sortie (e/s) sur machine comportant des connexions modulaires Download PDF

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EP3312687B1
EP3312687B1 EP17191509.3A EP17191509A EP3312687B1 EP 3312687 B1 EP3312687 B1 EP 3312687B1 EP 17191509 A EP17191509 A EP 17191509A EP 3312687 B1 EP3312687 B1 EP 3312687B1
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  • Industrial automation control systems comprise an industrial controller, which is a special purpose computer used for controlling industrial processes and manufacturing equipment on a real-time basis. Under the direction of a stored program, the industrial controller examines a set of inputs reflecting the status of the controlled or another machine or process and changes a set of outputs directed to the controlled machine or process.
  • the inputs and outputs may be binary or analog.
  • Industrial controllers differ from conventional computers in that their hardware configurations vary significantly from application to application reflecting their wide range of uses. This variability is accommodated by constructing the industrial controller on a modular basis having removable input/output (I/O) modules that may accommodate different types and numbers of input and output points depending on the process being controlled. Also, the need to connect the I/O modules to different pieces of machinery that may be spatially separated from each other and located remotely from the controller has led to the development of distributed I/O systems that take a variety of forms. In one example, a self-contained discrete or "block" I/O module contained in a single housing is "distributed" and located remotely from the industrial controller so as to be located near the machine or process being controlled, e.g.
  • the block I/O module contains digital and/or analog input and/or output (I/O) circuits that provide input and/or output to the machine or process being controlled, a built-in power supply that receives electrical power and provides operative power for the I/O module itself and, optionally, any sensors or other field devices connected thereto, and a built-in network communications adapter for communicating with the industrial controller over a wired or wireless network.
  • I/O input and/or output
  • FIG. 1 shows an example of an industrial automation control system S comprising an industrial controller 100 such as a programmable logic controller (PLC) or the like for controlling an industrial process or machine 126 (generally referred to as the controlled system 126).
  • the controlled system 126 may comprise one or more field devices FD such as sensors, switches, safety devices, or the like connected thereto or otherwise associated therewith.
  • a distributed block I/O module B' is located remotely from and connected to the industrial controller 100 through a wired or wireless network 116, which is typically a high-speed serial network implementing a suitable industrial automation network protocol such as ControlNet, DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, RIO, ASi, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Foundation Fieldbus or any other suitable industrial automation network protocol(s).
  • a suitable industrial automation network protocol such as ControlNet, DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, RIO, ASi, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Foundation Fieldbus or any other suitable industrial automation network protocol(s).
  • the block I/O module B' is self-contained in a single housing H' and comprises a network adapter 112' providing a connection 114' to the network 116 via network connector(s) 112c'.
  • the network adapter 112' communicates over the network 116 with the industrial controller 100 to receive output data from the industrial controller and to provide input data from the controlled system 126 to the industrial controller 100 for processing according to a stored control program.
  • the block I/O module B' also comprises one or more I/O circuits 120' that are permanently installed in the housing H' and that connect via field connections 124' (e.g., electrical cables, fiber optic cables, a wireless connection, etc.) with the field devices FD or other parts of the controlled system 126.
  • field connections 124' e.g., electrical cables, fiber optic cables, a wireless connection, etc.
  • the cables thereof connect to the I/O circuit(s) 120' via I/O connectors 124c' which are typically M8, M12, or other industry standard field connectors.
  • the I/O circuit(s) 120' convert digital data received from the controller 100 via network adapter 112' into output signals (either digital or analog) in a form suitable for input to the controlled system 126.
  • the I/O circuit(s) 120' typically also receive digital or analog signals from the controlled system 126 and convert it to digital data suitable for transmission to the controller 100 through the network adapter 112'.
  • each I/O circuit 120' comprises electronic circuitry such as A/D converters, D/A converters, multiplexers, buffers, counters, controllers, serializers, timers, I/O logic, memory, and/or like electronic devices such that the I/O circuit 120': (i) connects via field connections 124' with the controlled system 126; (ii) converts digital data received from the industrial controller 100 via network adapter 112' into analog or digital output signals for input to the field devices FD or other parts of the controlled system 126; and/or, (iii) receives digital or analog signals from the controlled system 126 or elsewhere and converts the received signals to digital data suitable for transmission to the industrial controller 100 via network adapter 112'.
  • the block I/O module B' further comprises a power supply PS' that is connected through a power connector PC' to an external electrical power source PWR that supplies electrical voltage V to power the module B' and, optionally, to power sensors or other field devices FD connected to the module B' via field connections or cables 124'.
  • a power supply PS' that is connected through a power connector PC' to an external electrical power source PWR that supplies electrical voltage V to power the module B' and, optionally, to power sensors or other field devices FD connected to the module B' via field connections or cables 124'.
  • Block I/O modules B' as described above provide many advantages, but a primary disadvantage is that they cannot be easily customized or altered for a particular machine or process being controlled, In some cases, two or more different block I/O modules B' must be deployed, each having different configurations, but where neither module is used to its full capacity and each module includes unused I/O connection points. In other cases, modifications to the controlled system 126 will necessitate installation of a new block I/O module B', when it would be preferable to simply reconfigure the existing block I/O module B' with minimum disconnection of network connections 112c', power connections PC', and field connections 124c' to minimize machine down-time, labor costs, and the opportunity for wiring errors upon reconnection. Similar drawbacks exist for I/O modules other than block I/O modules, such as chassis-based I/O modules, and cabinet-based distributed I/O modules, and the like.
  • the power connector PC', the network connector(s) 112c', and the I/O connectors 124c' arc all located on the front face FF' of the module B' such that the connection axis CX' for mating these connectors with their respective cables C extends perpendicular to the mounting surface R on which the module B' is mounted with a rear face RF' of the module B' abutted with the mounting surface R.
  • Known arrangements also undesirably increase the amount of open space required adjacent the front face FF' of the module to accommodate the multiple cables C and to provide each cable C with sufficient space to include a desired bend radius as required to prevent damage to the wires.
  • US 2004/171311 A1 relates to a modular electrical device.
  • a modular base for an electrical device and an electrical device including same and also removable modules are disclosed.
  • the modular base comprises a plurality of base components adapted to be arranged relative to each other to define a backplane comprising a plurality of module mounting locations, wherein each mounting location comprises a first electrical base connector of one base component and a second electrical base connector of another base component.
  • a plurality of removable modules are adapted to be respectively removably connected to the backplane in the mounting locations to provide a modular electrical device.
  • Each of the modules comprises a first module connector adapted to be mated with a first base connector of a mounting location and a second module connector adapted to be mated with a second base connector of the mounting location
  • the backplane comprises one or more coupling devices for releasably engaging a module.
  • I/O machine Input/output
  • an industrial automation input/output module includes a module housing, a power supply contained in the module housing and adapted to connect with an associated electrical power source, and a network adapter contained within the module housing and adapted to connect with an associated industrial automation data network.
  • a plurality of I/O sockets are located in the module housing, each of the I/O sockets comprising electrical socket contacts for power and data.
  • a plurality of I/O segments are located in the module housing, and each of the I/O segments includes an I/O segment housing that contains an I/O circuit for processing data associated with an associated controlled system and for communicating said data between the associated controlled system and the network adapter.
  • Each of the I/O segments further includes electrical segment power and data contacts operably connected to the I/O circuit.
  • Each of the I/O segments is received and releasably retained in a respective one of the I/O sockets such that the electrical segment power and data contacts of each I/O segment are operably mated with the electrical socket contacts of the I/O socket in which the I/O segment is respectively received and retained for transmission of power and data between the socket contacts and the segment contacts.
  • a plurality of field connectors are connected to the module housing and each is adapted for operably connecting with a respective one of the controlled systems, wherein each of the I/O segments is operably connected.
  • an industrial automation control system includes an industrial automation controller and at least one input/output (I/O) module operatively connected to the industrial automation controller through an industrial data network for controlling an associated controlled system.
  • the I/O module includes a module housing, a power supply contained in the module housing and adapted to connect with an associated electrical power source, and a network adapter contained within the module housing and adapted to connect with the associated industrial automation data network.
  • a plurality of I/O sockets are located in the module housing, each of the I/O sockets comprising an electrical socket contacts for power and data.
  • a plurality of I/O segments are located in the module housing, and each of the I/O segments includes an I/O segment housing that contains an I/O circuit for processing data associated with an associated controlled system and for communicating said data between the associated controlled system and the network adapter. Each of the I/O segments further includes electrical segment power and data contacts operably connected to the I/O circuit. Each of the I/O segments is received and releasably retained in a respective one of the I/O sockets such that the segment contacts of each I/O segment are operably mated with the socket contacts of the I/O socket in which the I/O segment is respectively received and retained for transmission of power and data and power between the socket contacts and the segment contacts.
  • a plurality of field connectors are connected to the module housing and each is adapted for operably connecting with the associated controlled system, wherein each of the I/O segments is operably connected to one of the field connectors.
  • FIG. 2 shows an on machine block input/output (I/O) device or module B with modular connections in accordance with the present development.
  • the module B is self-contained in a single housing H and is adapted to be used as a distributed block I/O module in place of the distributed block I/O module B' in the industrial automation control system S of FIG. 1 or another industrial automation control system including an industrial controller 100 such as a programmable logic controller (PLC) or another type of industrial automation controller for controlling an associated industrial process or machine 126 comprising one or more field devices FD such as sensors, switches, safety devices, or the like connected thereto or otherwise associated therewith.
  • PLC programmable logic controller
  • the distributed block I/O module B comprises a network adapter 112 providing a connection 114 to the network 116 via network connector(s) 112c.
  • Each network connector 112c is affixed to the housing H.
  • the wired or wireless network 116 implements a suitable industrial automation network protocol such as ControlNet, DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, RIO, ASi, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Foundation Fieldbus or any other suitable industrial automation network protocol(s).
  • the network adapter 112 communicates over the network 116 with the industrial controller 100 ( FIG. 1 ) to receive output data intended for the controlled system 126 from the industrial controller 100 and to provide input data from the controlled system 126 to the industrial controller 100 for processing according to a stored control program.
  • the block I/O module B further comprises a plurality of I/O circuits 120 that connect via field connections 124 (e.g., electrical cables, fiber optic cables, a wireless connection, etc.) with the field devices FD or other parts of the controlled system 126.
  • field connections 124 e.g., electrical cables, fiber optic cables, a wireless connection, etc.
  • the cables 124 connect to the I/O circuit(s) 120 via I/O connectors 124c which arc typically M8, M12 or other connectors.
  • the I/O circuit(s) 120 convert digital data received from the controller 100 via network adapter 112 into output signals (either digital or analog) in a form suitable for input to the controlled system 126.
  • the I/O circuit(s) 120 typically also receive digital or analog signals from the controlled system 126 and convert it to digital data suitable for transmission to the controller 100 through the network adapter 112.
  • each I/O circuit 120 comprises electronic circuitry such as A/D converters, D/A converters, multiplexers, buffers, counters, controllers, serializers, timers, I/O logic, memory, and/or like electronic devices such that the I/O circuit 120: (i) connects via field connections 124 with the controlled system 126; (ii) converts digital data received from the industrial controller 100 via network adapter 112 into analog or digital output signals for input to the field devices FD or other parts of the controlled system 126; and/or, (iii) receives digital or analog signals from the controlled system 126 or elsewhere and converts the received signals to digital data suitable for transmission to the industrial controller 100 via network adapter 112.
  • the block I/O module B further comprises a power supply PS that is connected to an external electrical power source PWR that supplies electrical voltage V to power the module B through a power connector PC and, optionally, to power sensors or other field devices FD connected to the module B via field connections 124.
  • the power connector PC is affixed to the housing H.
  • the block I/O module B of FIG. 2 includes modular connections for the I/O circuits 120. More particularly, the block I/O module B comprises an interface circuit I that is operatively connected to the power supply PS and to the network adapter 112, and that is selectively operatively connected with each of the I/O circuits 120 for communication of electrical power and data between interface circuit I and each I/O circuit 120.
  • the interface circuit I includes all necessary electrical devices for communicating electrical power from the power supply PS to the network adapter 112 and to the I/O circuits 120, and for communicating I/O data between the network adapter 112 and the I/O circuits 120 such that the industrial controller 100 can communicate with the interface circuit I and the I/O circuits 120 connected thereto.
  • each I/O circuit 120 comprises or is defined by a self-contained I/O element or segment 120s enclosed within its own polymeric or other segment housing 120h.
  • Each self-contained I/O segment 120s includes all required electronic circuitry and devices to perform its particular I/O function, i.e., all I/O circuitry required to interface with and provide input and output of data to/from a particular field device FD or other part of the controlled system 126.
  • each I/O segment 120s can be a digital or analog input module, a digital or analog output module, an input or output safety module, or any other particular I/O circuit that is self-contained in a segment housing 120h.
  • Each I/O segment 120s also comprises electrical interface segment contacts 120e for operative communication of electrical power and data between the interface circuit I and the I/O segment 120s.
  • Each I/O segment 120s itself, can comprise one or more than one I/O circuit 120.
  • "blank" or non-functional I/O segments 120s can be provided in which the I/O circuit 120 is omitted but that can be selectively installed in an empty socket 122s to fill the socket 122s and protect the socket contacts 122e.
  • the block I/O module B further comprises a plurality of I/O segment receiving locations such as recesses or sockets 122s, each of which comprises a space defined in the housing H that is adapted to selectively mechanically receive and retain one of the I/O segments 120s (segment housings 120h) in an operative or installed position relative to the I/O module housing H.
  • Each of the I/O sockets 122s further comprises electrical socket contacts 122e operably electrically connected with the interface circuit I for communication of electrical power and data therewith.
  • the socket contacts 122e abut or otherwise mate with the one or more corresponding segment contacts 120e when the relevant I/O segment 120s is operatively installed in the respectively I/O socket 122s to allow data and electrical power to be communicated between the I/O segment 120s and the interface circuit I.
  • the electrical contacts 120e,122e of the I/O segment 120s and socket 122s are decoupled from each other.
  • the I/O connectors 124c for connecting with the field connections 124 are provided as an integral part of each removable I/O segment 120s by being operably affixed to the I/O segment housing 120h.
  • the I/O connectors 124c are instead affixed to the module housing H adjacent to each socket 122s or elsewhere and are selectively electrically operably mated with the I/O circuit 120 of an I/O segment 120s when the I/O segment 120s is operably installed in a socket 122s of the module housing H.
  • the I/O connectors 124c are each operably electrically connected to the electrical contacts 122e of one of the I/O sockets 122s, through the interface circuit I or otherwise such that when an I/O segment 120s is installed in a socket 122s, the I/O circuit 120 of the installed I/O segment 120s is operably electrically connected to the I/O field connector 124c for input and output of data and/or power over the field connections 124.
  • each I/O segment 120s directly electrically mates with one of the I/O field connectors 124c when the I/O segment 120s is installed in an I/O socket 122s.
  • FIG. 3A is an isometric view of an on machine block I/O device B with modular connections formed in accordance with a first embodiment of the present development and including all of the features described with reference to FIG. 2 .
  • FIG. 3B is an exploded isometric view of the block I/O device B of FIG. 3A .
  • the block I/O device B is self-contained in a single enclosure or housing H that comprises a front face FF, left (first) and right (second) side walls W1,W2, top (third) and bottom (fourth) sidewalls or walls W3,W4, and a rear face RF.
  • the module B is adapted to be mounted to a machine or other associated support surface R as shown for the module B' in FIG.
  • the housing of the module B can alternatively be structured for mounting in any other suitable location such as on a DIN rail, in a cabinet, or be otherwise operably mounted in any known manner.
  • the I/O module B comprises one or more network connectors 112c that provide the connection 114 from the network adapter 112 to the network 116.
  • the module B comprises an input network connector 112c1 and an output network connector 112c2, each affixed to the housing H and operably connected to the network adapter 112.
  • the block I/O module B further comprises a power connector PC affixed to the housing H and connected to the power supply PS.
  • the network connectors 112c and the power connector PC are connected to and project outwardly from the front face FF of the module.
  • the block I/O module B further comprises a plurality of I/O field connectors 124c that are connected to and project outwardly from the front face FF for connection of the field cables 124 thereto. As described above, these I/O field connectors 124c are operably electrically connected to the respective I/O segments 120s when the I/O segments are operable installed in the respective I/O sockets 122s.
  • the housing H comprises at least one and preferably first and second sidewall panels P that are selectively connected to and removable from the respective housing sidewalls W1,W2 or another part of the housing H. More particularly, each sidewall W1,W2 defines an opening O that is selectively covered by the respective panel P when the panel is connected to the remainder of the housing H such that the panels P become part of the housing H when connected thereto.
  • An elastomeric seal PS is preferably installed at the interface between each panel P and sidewall W1,W2 to provide an environmental seal to inhibit ingress of water, oil, dirt and other contaminants into the opening O, the I/O sockets 122s, or other parts of the housing H.
  • the I/O sockets 122s of the housing are exposed and open for insertion and/or removal of the I/O segments 120s through the opening O as indicated by the double arrows A.
  • the panels P can optionally be omitted from the housing, e.g. if the block I/O module B is mounted in a cabinet or other protective enclosure.
  • FIG. 3B also shows that each self-contained I/O element or segment 120s enclosed within its own polymeric or other housing 120h.
  • each self-contained I/O element or segment 120s includes all required electronic circuitry and devices to perform its particular I/O function, i.e., all I/O circuitry required to interface with and provide input and output of data to/from a particular field device FD or other part of the controlled system 126.
  • the I/O segments 120s are retained in their respective sockets 122s by a latch, friction fit, and/or are each captured in a socket 122s by the panel P when the panel is affixed to the housing H.
  • the segment contacts 120e and socket contacts 122e are mated in a mechanical male/female plug arrangement to retain each segment 120s in its socket 122s.
  • Each I/O segment includes color, text, symbols, LED indicator lights, or other I/O segment indicia SI to indicate its function and operation or operational state.
  • the I/O sockets 122s and I/O segments 120s can be mechanically keyed such that only I/O segments 120s of a particular type or function can be inserted into particular I/O sockets 122s.
  • the one or more removable panels P are connected to and at least partially define the front face FF, rear face RF, and/or the top/bottom walls W3,W4 of the housing H.
  • FIGS. 4A and 4B show an alternative embodiment I/O module B2 that is identical to the module B except as otherwise shown and/or described herein.
  • the I/O module B2 comprises a housing H2 in which the I/O sockets 122s are located in and open through the front face FF.
  • At least one single removable panel P2 is (or multiple separate removable panels P2 are) selectively connected to the front face FF of the housing H2 to enclose the sockets 122s, and the panel P2 is selectively removed from the housing H2 to expose and open the I/O sockets 122s as shown in FIG. 4B .
  • An elastomeric seal PS is preferably provided between the panel P2 and housing H2 to inhibit ingress of contaminants into the sockets 122s.
  • the panel P2 is at least partially transparent to allow for the segment indicia SI present on each I/O segment 120s to be visualized by a user through the panel P2 even when the panel P2 is installed on the housing H in its operative position, without removing the panel, which can facilitate determining the type and operative status of each installed I/O segment 120s.
  • FIGS. 4A and 4B in which the panel P2 is connected to and at least partially defines the front face FF of the module B2, provides an added advantage in that the front face FF, which is oriented parallel to the associated machine or other support structure R on which the module B2 is mounted, is uncluttered and unencumbered by the network connectors 112c, power connector PC, and the I/O field connectors 124c.
  • the network connectors 112c are connected to and project outwardly from the bottom wall W4
  • the power connector PC is connected to and projects outwardly from the top wall W3
  • the I/O connectors 124c are connected to and project outwardly from at least one (or both as shown) of the sidewalls W1,W2.
  • the first and second sidewalls W1,W2, top wall W3, and bottom wall W4 are arranged perpendicular or otherwise transverse relative to the rear face RF, front face FF, and the associated support surface R on which the module B2 is mounted.
  • the front face FF is arranged parallel to the rear face RF and to the associated support surface R.
  • a node address switch SW and any other switches or connectors are also provided on the sidewalls W1,W2, top wall W3, and/or bottom wall W4, which allows the front face FF of the housing H2 to be used for housing indicia HI such as status indicator LEDs, printed information, and/or other indicia I which can simplify monitoring and service of the module B2.
  • this unencumbered and unobstructed front face FF provides easy access to the panel P2 and, in cases where the panel P2 is sufficiently transparent, allows any segment indicia SI located on the I/O segment housings 120h to be visualized by an observer through the panel P2 (or by opening the panel P2 if the panel P2 is not sufficiently transparent). Also, because the network, power, and field cables 114, V, 124 do not extend outwardly from the front face FF, the module B2 can be used in locations where space in front of the module B2 is limited, and the wiring pattern is easily visualized for maintenance or module replacement.
  • FIG. 5 shows a block I/O module B3 that is identical to the module B2 of FIGS. 4A and 4B , except that the panel P2 is replaced by a panel P3 that is movably connected to the housing H3 and that moves between closed and opened (illustrated) positions.
  • the panel P2 is replaced by a panel P3 that is movably connected to the housing H3 and that moves between closed and opened (illustrated) positions.
  • the housing H3 comprises first and second hinge arms G1,G2 to which the panel P3 is pivotally connected so that the panel P3 is adapted for pivoting movement between a closed positon in which it covers the I/O sockets 122s and any installed I/O segments 120s, and the illustrated opened position where the panel P3 is moved to a position where it is spaced from the I/O sockets 122s and installed I/O segments 120s to allow for insertion and removal of the I/O segments 120s.
  • the panels P,P2,P3 of the respective I/O module embodiments B,B2,B3 are optional and can be omitted, in which case the installed I/O segments 120s are exposed to the exterior of their respective housings H,H2,H3.
  • the I/O modules B1,B2,B3 can optionally be located in a cabinet or other protective enclosure.
  • the I/O segments 120s can be inserted into and removed from the I/O sockets 122s without disconnecting the field cables 124 from the field connectors 124c. This simplifies installation, reconfiguration, and/or repair of the module B, B2, B3 and minimizes the opportunity for field cables 124 to be connected or reconnected incorrectly.

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  1. Module d'entrée/sortie (B) pour automatisation industrielle comprenant :
    un logement de module (H) ;
    une alimentation électrique (PS) contenue dans ledit logement de module et conçue pour être raccordée à une source d'énergie électrique associée ;
    un adaptateur de réseau (112) contenu à l'intérieur dudit logement de module et conçu pour se connecter à un réseau de données d'automatisation industrielle associé (116) ;
    une pluralité de prises E/S (122s) situées dans ledit logement de module, chacune desdites prises E/S comprenant des contacts électriques de prise (122c) pour l'énergie et les données ;
    une pluralité de segments E/S (120s) situés dans ledit logement de module, chacun desdits segments E/S comprenant un logement de segment E/S (120h) qui contient un circuit E/S (120) pour traiter des données associées à un système commandé associé et pour communiquer lesdites données entre le système commandé associé et ledit adaptateur de réseau, chacun desdits segments E/S comprenant en outre des contacts électriques d'énergie et de données de segment connectés fonctionnellement audit circuit E/S ;
    chacun desdits segments E/S étant reçu et retenu de manière amovible dans l'une respectives desdites prises E/S de façon que les contacts électriques d'énergie et de données de segment de chaque segment E/S soient accouplés fonctionnellement avec les contacts électriques de prise de la prise E/S dans laquelle ledit segment E/S est respectivement reçu et retenu pour la transmission d'énergie et de données entre lesdits contacts de prise et lesdits contacts de segment ;
    une pluralité de connecteurs de terrain (124c) connectés audit logement de module et conçus chacun pour une connexion fonctionnelle avec l'un respectif des systèmes commandés associés, dans lequel chacun desdits segments E/S est connecté fonctionnellement à l'un desdits connecteurs de terrain.
  2. Module d'entrée/sortie pour automatisation industrielle selon la revendication 1, comprenant en outre au moins un panneau (P) qui est positionné sélectivement dans une position ouverte ou une position fermée, dans lequel ledit panneau couvre ladite pluralité de prises E/S et ladite pluralité de segments E/S lorsque ledit panneau se trouve dans sa position fermée et ledit panneau est éloigné de ladite pluralité de prises E/S et de ladite pluralité de segments E/S lorsque ledit panneau se trouve dans sa position ouverte, de sorte que chacun desdits segments E/S peut être retiré sélectivement de la prise E/S respective dans laquelle il est situé lorsque ledit panneau se trouve dans sa position ouverte.
  3. Module d'entrée/sortie pour automatisation industrielle selon la revendication 2, comprenant en outre une garniture d'étanchéité en élastomère (PS) située entre ledit au moins un panneau et une partie adjacente du logement de module lorsque ledit panneau est connecté à ladite partie adjacente du logement de module, ladite garniture d'étanchéité empêchant la pénétration de contaminants dans desdites prises E/S.
  4. Module d'entrée/sortie pour automatisation industrielle selon la revendication 2 ou 3, dans lequel ledit au moins un panneau est transparent pour permettre la visualisation de chacun desdits segments E/S à travers ledit au moins un panneau lorsque ledit panneau se trouve dans sa position fermée.
  5. Module d'entrée/sortie pour automatisation industrielle selon l'une des revendications 2 à 4, dans lequel ledit au moins un panneau comprend un premier et un second panneau qui sont connectés de manière détachable audit logement de module.
  6. Module d'entrée/sortie pour automatisation industrielle selon l'une des revendications 2 à 5, dans lequel ledit au moins un panneau est connecté de manière pivotante à une partie restante dudit logement de module et pivote suivant un arc entre ses positions fermée et ouverte.
  7. Module d'entrée/sortie pour automatisation industrielle selon l'une des revendications 1 à 6, dans lequel au moins un de ladite pluralité de segments E/S comprend des indices (SI) sur ledit logement de segment, dans lequel lesdits indices indiquent au moins le type du circuit E/S contenu dans ledit logement de segment et/ou l'état de fonctionnement du circuit E/S contenu dans ledit logement de segment.
  8. Module d'entrée/sortie pour automatisation industrielle selon la revendication 7, dans lequel lesdits indices comprennent au moins une couleur et/ou un texte et/ou un voyant lumineux LED.
  9. Module d'entrée/sortie pour automatisation industrielle selon l'une des revendications 1 à 8, comprenant en outre un circuit d'interface (I) situé dans ledit logement de module et connecté fonctionnellement à ladite alimentation électrique, audit adaptateur de réseau et à chacun desdits connecteurs de terrain, ledit circuit d'interface communicant de l'énergie et des données aux contacts de prise de chaque prise E/S et communiquant des données des contacts de prise de chaque prise E/S audit adaptateur de réseau.
  10. Module d'entrée/sortie pour automatisation industrielle selon la revendication 9, dans lequel chacun desdits connecteurs de terrain est couplé électriquement de manière fonctionnelle audit circuit d'interface de façon que ledit circuit d'interface assure le couplage électrique fonctionnel de chacun desdits connecteurs de terrain aux contacts de prise de l'une desdites prises E/S.
  11. Module d'entrée/sortie pour automatisation industrielle selon l'une des revendications 1 à 10, dans lequel :
    ledit logement de module comprend une face arrière (RF) conçue pour être mise en butée avec une surface de support associée (R) sur laquelle ledit logement de module est conçu pour être monté, une face avant qui s'étend parallèlement à ladite face arrière, et comprend en outre une première et une seconde paroi latérale, une paroi supérieure et une paroi inférieure dont chacune s'étend transversalement auxdites faces avant et arrière ;
    chacune desdites prises E/S s'ouvre à travers ladite face avant dudit logement de module ;
    chacun desdits connecteurs de terrain est situé sur l'une desdites première et seconde parois latérales dudit logement de module.
  12. Module d'entrée/sortie pour automatisation industrielle selon l'une des revendications 1 à 10, dans lequel :
    ledit logement de module comprend une face arrière conçue pour être mise en butée avec une surface de support associée sur laquelle ledit logement de module est conçu pour être monté, une face avant (FF) qui s'étend parallèlement à ladite face arrière, et comprend en outre une première et une seconde paroi latérale (W1, W2), une paroi supérieure (W3) et une paroi inférieure (W4) dont chacune s'étend transversalement auxdites faces avant et arrière ;
    chacune desdites prises E/S s'ouvre à travers l'une desdites première et seconde parois latérales dudit logement de module ; et
    chacun desdits connecteurs de terrain est situé sur la face avant dudit logement de module.
  13. Système de commande d'automatisation industrielle comprenant :
    un contrôleur d'automatisation industrielle (100) et au moins un module d'entrée/sortie pour automatisation industrielle (B) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1-12 connecté fonctionnellement au contrôleur d'automatisation industrielle par le biais d'un réseau de données industriel (116) pour la commande d'un système commandé associé (126).
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